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10 best available college basketball transfer portal players right now
TL;DR
The college basketball transfer portal opened on April 7, 2026, and will close on April 21, 2026, with top players like Juke Harris attracting attention. Several four- and five-star talents remain undecided as programs look to enhance their rosters.
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The 2026 college basketball transfer portal opened on April 7, 2026, and will remain open until April 21, 2026. Many of the biggest names have officially announced their commitment, while several four- and five-star talent remain undecided.
The most commonly referenced name as of late has been Wake Forest guard Juke Harris. Harris has received and lost multiple crystal ball projections in the last few days. Michigan, North Carolina and now Tennessee. Yet Harris is only No. 3 on the best available list after the first week.
Portal activity is not slowing down, nor has the crop of talent created positional scarcity. Of the top ten available, point guard, shooting guard, small forward, power forward and center are all represented in the top ten.
Just juncture in the process should provide ample opportunity to get better for blue bloods and programs willing to spend. The initial wave of big name signings have come and gone. This is where the bigger programs begin to circle back and see if there are other players to purse.
Fans of Duke, Kansas, Kentucky and other noteworthy programs in social media circles are beginning to get restless due to a lack of signings and incoming commitments.
Best available portal targets after week 1
| Rk | Name | Pos | Rating | Prev School | Crystal Ball Predictions |
| 1 | Milan Momcilovic | PF | 98.09 | Iowa St | |
| 2 | Massamba Diop | C | 98.08 | ASU | |
| 3 | Juke Harris | SF | 98.07 | Wake Forest | 53% Tenn 46% Mich |
| 4 | John Blackwell | SG | 97.69 | Wisconsin | 53% Ill 47% Duke |
| 5 | Allen Graves | PF | 97.60 |
Check back to The Sporting News regularly for more college basketball transfer portal updates.
More college basketball transfer news:
- UNC Tar Heels Basketball transfer portal tracker live updates
- Duke Blue Devils Basketball transfer portal tracker live updates
- Kansas Jayhawks Basketball transfer portal tracker live updates
- Kentucky Wildcats Basketball transfer portal tracker: live updates
- Michigan Wolverines Basketball transfer portal tracker live updates
Q&A
Who are the top available players in the college basketball transfer portal as of April 2026?
The top available players include Juke Harris, among others, with various positions represented in the list.
What are the dates for the 2026 college basketball transfer portal window?
The transfer portal window opened on April 7, 2026, and will remain open until April 21, 2026.
Which programs are actively pursuing players in the 2026 transfer portal?
Programs like Michigan, North Carolina, and Tennessee are actively pursuing top players in the transfer portal.
